'Heart's health a casualty in lives of traders'

CHANDIGARH: ���Incidents of heart disease are increasing alarmingly among traders, businessmen and industrialists,��� cautioned cardiologist HK Bali and exhorted people belonging to these groups to shun sedentary habits and change unhealthy lifestyle.
���Most people in these three categories lead a sedentary life style with very little physical activity.Job profiles involve long hours of sitting. Diet is unregulated as most visit restaurants very frequently, some even on a daily basis. The menu served there is very rich in saturated fats and also in trans-fatty acids. Besides, heavy alcohol intake added to the snacks taken therewith adversely affects heart,��� warned Bali.
He suggested, ���Joining cultural and religious groups can help tackle stress. The affected people should share their sorrows and happiness with family members and friends.���